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[Blog] Why the next four years are crucial for north Africa’s Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

[Blog] Why the next four years are crucial for north Africa’s Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Authors: Wafa Aidi, and Oumaima Tounchibine

North Africa is at a crossroads. In the coming decades, a large share of its population will reach working age, offering a major demographic opportunity. Realizing this potential will require creating enough jobs. SMEs—representing 80–90% of formal firms and about half of formal employment—are key to this effort and, with stronger development programs, could drive more inclusive growth.

Ghana takes actions to strengthen the integration of migration and diaspora contributions into national, local and sectoral development planning

Ghana takes actions to strengthen the integration of Migration and Diaspora Contributions into National, Local and sectoral Development Planning

Accra (Ghana), 21 April 2026 – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its subregional offices for North Africa and West Africa, in collaboration with the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) in Ghana,  launched a three-day capacity-building workshop on the developed toolkit for “Integrating migration and diaspora contributions in National & medium-term Development Plans and Policies” in Accra from 21 to 23 April 2026.

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